Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Totland, Isle of Wight
Storm damage roof reports in Totland and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
About our storm damage roof report in Totland
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Totland can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Totland
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Totland is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Nearby places to Totland
Other services in Totland
Common questions in Totland
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Totland?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Totland?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Useful tips for Totland property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Totland
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Totland, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Totland and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Totland is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in PO39 and PO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Totland on the B3322, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Totland include Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Landmarks near Totland
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colwell Bay Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.